JHW Paterson & Son is seeking an experienced and motivated
Lead Stockperson
to join our team at
Hells Gate Feedlot
, a 25,000-head cattle feedlot located approximately 55km east of Balranald, NSW.
This is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the day-to-day stock operations, maintaining high standards of animal welfare and ensuring cattle are managed safely, efficiently and to a consistently high standard.
The Role
Reporting to the Feedlot Manager, the Lead Stockperson will take responsibility for the stock team and play a key role in the performance and wellbeing of cattle throughout the feeding program.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading, supervising and supporting the stock team
Train and develop younger and less experienced staff.
Lead by example in cattle handling, animal welfare and stockmanship
Oversee daily cattle health, welfare and performance
Monitoring cattle behaviour, health, condition and performance
Ensuring high standards of animal welfare and fit-to-load compliance
Monitoring cattle condition, behaviour and performance and communicating observations to the management team
Maintaining accurate stock records and ensuring QA requirements are met
Ensuring NFAS, company QA and animal welfare standards are followed
Working closely with the Feedlot Manager, Mill and Feeding teams
Maintaining a secure, clean and professional working environment
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Has strong previous experience in a feedlot or large-scale cattle operation
Has proven ability to lead and motivate a stock team




Experience in people management and strong communication skills.
Has excellent cattle handling and animal husbandry skills
Can confidently identify cattle requiring treatment or further assessment
Has a strong understanding of animal welfare and feedlot practices
Takes pride in maintaining high standards
Is organised, reliable and able to work independently and proficient in record keeping.
Is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Has a genuine interest in cattle production and achieving strong cattle outcomes
Formal qualifications are desirable but not essential.
Experience, attitude, practical ability and a strong understanding of cattle will be highly valued.
What We Offer
Senior position within a large, progressive family-owned agricultural business
Opportunity to take ownership of the stock operation
Supportive management team
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Up-to-date feedlot facilities and established systems
Competitive remuneration based on experience and capability
Long-term opportunity for the right person
About JHW Paterson & Son
JHW Paterson & Son is a family-owned agricultural business operating across
NSW and Victoria
, with interests in cattle feeding, breeding, backgrounding and cropping.
At Hells Gate, we place a robust emphasis on
animal welfare, cattle performance, quality assurance, safety and developing our people
.
If you are an experienced stockperson ready to step into a senior leadership role and make a genuine contribution to the performance of a large-scale feedlot, we would like to hear from you.
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📌 Lead Stockperson (New South Wales)
🏢 JHW Paterson and Son
📍 New South Wales